Crime & Safety

Hazmat Unit Called to Richboro Middle School

A Hazmat unit was requested at the school this morning for a report of a chemical spill inside the building.

A chemical spill during a science experiment has led to the evacuation of Richboro Middle School, Northampton police told Patch.

A Hazmat unit was requested at the school this morning for a report of a chemical spill inside the building.

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An official told Patch the students were evacuated from the school so the building could be ventilated. It was not clear if the entire school was evacuated or just a portion.

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